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aerial view of stone chik wauk museum on saganaga lake gunflint trail

 

Chik Wauk

gunflint mile 53.8+ 0.2 miles from Gunflint Trail

 

 
Housed in the historic Chik Wauk Lodge on beautiful Saganaga Lake, Chik Wauk Museum and Nature Center presents the area's cultural and natural history through interpretive and interactive exhibits. Learn about the Gunflint Trail's prehistoric beginnings and people who helped shape today’s unique, rural community, including Native Americans, Voyageurs, miners, loggers, resort owners and current residents.
		

				

				

				

				

					

		
 
		

				

				

				

				

					

		
 
 
		

				

				

				

				

					

			
						
							
							
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upcoming events
  • Now that summer has ended: An exhibit about winter at Grand Portage during the fur trade Era
    • March 15, 2023 - May 26, 2023
  • Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
    • March 27, 2023
  • Jim McGowan | Live at Bluefin Bay
    • March 27, 2023
  • Locals Night at the Winery
    • March 28, 2023
  • Historic Cook County Trivia Night
    • March 28, 2023
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